Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MEA511A, 'Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan work and prepare work area | 1.1. Work is planned to maximise safety and productivity 1.2. Work area is cleared and cleaned to provide work table free of obstructions and clear access to sewing/overlocking machine 1.3. Safe working environment is established 1.4. Suitable electrical power outlets, if required, are identified 1.5. Assistance to move and position workpiece is obtained, if necessary |
2. Select thread and needle | 2.1. Type of material to be sewn, type of stitch to be used and nature of duty to which finished product is to be subjected is determined to assist in selection of thread and needle 2.2. Suitable thread is selected with regard to thread material, diameter of thread, tensile strength and colour 2.3. Appropriate needle is chosen to suit type of thread, type of stitch and material to be sewn |
3. Set up machine | 3.1. Machine is examined for damage, missing components or other defects 3.2. Power cords are examined for knots, unsafe routing and insulation damage 3.3. Machine is safely connected to power and correct 'power-on' procedure is followed 3.4. Condition of needle is checked to ensure it is sharp, clean and free from rust and dirt 3.5. Needle is fitted to machine 3.6. Machine is threaded and thread is checked for free travel from spool 3.7. Thread tension and other machine settings are checked and adjusted using test pieces, if necessary |
4. Operate machine | 4.1. Work piece is correctly aligned to machine 4.2. Machine is operated in accordance with standard procedures and OHS requirements 4.3. Work piece is appropriately fed into machine 4.4. Performance of machine is monitored through regular checking of thread tension and other settings and inspection of stitching in finished product |
5. Undertake inspection, quality, labelling and documentation | 5.1. Work piece is removed from machine using assistance, if necessary 5.2. Completed work is inspected to verify that it meets applicable technical instructions 5.3. Any areas in need of rework or rectification are identified and marked 5.4. Rework is performed or other appropriate action arranged 5.5. Completed product is labelled or tagged and any necessary documentation completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
6. Clean up and maintain equipment | 6.1. Machine is switched off using correct 'power off' procedures 6.2. Machine is cleaned, and programmed maintenance, which is within the province of the operator, is performed in accordance with enterprise requirements and manufacturer's specifications 6.3. Worn or damaged needles are disposed of in accordance with safe working practice 6.4. Supervisor is notified of any abnormal conditions requiring maintenance or repair |